1565 S Ridge Rd

Set on 1.5 wooded acres in beautiful Lake Forest, this custom home offers 4,600 square feet of quality construction presented in a wonderful layout of light-filled rooms. The stunning entry leads you to the central foyer and grand staircase, with views of the sparkling pool and extensive grounds as soon as you enter the home. You are immediately drawn to the grand living room/great room with floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, double-height beamed ceiling with skylights, and windows on three sides flooding the room with light. Three sliding doors provide easy access to the rear patio and pool making this home ideal for indoor/outdoor living. The living room is fully open to the spacious chef's kitchen, with SubZero and Wolf appliances, two center islands, and bar seating. A private office/library with built-in bookshelves and fireplace and a lovely sunny bedroom with attached full bath are also on the main floor, along with a full-sized laundry room, pristine 3-car-garage, and a spacious full bath/changing room with easy access to the pool. The rear staircase takes you directly to the spacious family room, perfect for a game room, exercise room, media room or all of the above! The second floor has 3 bedrooms with en-suite baths, including the sunny primary suite featuring an extra-large bath with dual sinks, walk-in shower, and copper soaking tub; spacious walk-in closet with built-ins throughout; and a large bank of windows overlooking the pool and grounds. The exterior is just as perfect as the interior, with a large heated pool, bluestone terrace, and extensive grounds. This home is a dream property in beautiful Lake Forest with the quality schools, charming downtown, easy access to trains, and special amenities the community is known for. This is a very special home that has been beautifully maintained and is move-in ready.